Benjamin Millar
Families seeking a fun day out need look no further than Wallington for an activity that is well above par.
With 36 holes weaving through pristine gardens on a six-acre site, Bellarine Adventure Golf is the ideal way to bring together generations for a ‘hole’ lot of fun.
Co-owner Sarah Webb said one of the highlights is seeing the way families can all join in regardless of age.
“We’re really proud we offer an activity that all generations can do together,” she said.
“There are not many things you can take a three-year-old to and your 90-year-old grandparent to. It’s not just me hoping that is the case, they really do come.”
While this brings joy to Ms Webb, the online reviews suggest it does the same for the visitors.
“I was reading through a few reviews and they say ‘we all had a great time’ and that’s the thing, it’s not just the kids playing and the adults watching, they all get in there and have a go together,” she said.
Ms Webb also enjoys the way everyone who visits for the first time reacts with surprise when they discover the extensive garden setting.
“It’s a bit of a hidden gem. We are on six acres and we have a lot of beautiful gardens the course is set in and they’re looking amazing at the moment,” she said.
“With all the rain we’ve been having everything is green and gorgeous.”
Ms Webb said people are also surprised to discover there are actually two 18-hole courses from which to choose, offering 36 holes in total.
Reflecting on the difficult year everyone has faced due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Ms Webb said it has been rewarding to see the way Bellarine Adventure Golf has become a destination where people can share in the fun in a safe and socially distanced way.
“The fact it’s all outdoors and in the gardens means people are appreciating that they’re not locked away,” she said. “It’s a way to get your outdoor recreation and just have a good time.”
The “ring of steel” around Melbourne put a hold on visitors from Melbourne, but Ms Webb said families are still coming from far and wide to enjoy a day out, many making the trip down from Ballarat.
Bellarine Adventure Golf is currently open from 10am to 5pm Thursday to Monday at 1532-1540 Bellarine Highway, Wallington.
Prices range from $11 for children under 16 to play 18 holes to $64 for a family of four to play 36 holes.
Visit www.bellarineadventuregolf.com for further details and the Facebook page for upcoming promotions.
